What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT position at VCU Health?
Job Summary
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment at Tappahannock Hospital, a satellite facility of VCU Health Medical Center.
We are seeking a skilled Medical Technologist (MT) to join our team and contribute to the well-being of the community in the Northern Neck region.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, a positive and professional interpersonal style, and a strong commitment to teamwork.
In this role, you will provide accurate and timely testing and results to requesting physicians and other healthcare professionals for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- You will consistently utilize excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers at all times.
- A positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort is mandatory.
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification.
- Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Certified MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent, or ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification
- Certification not required but strongly encouraged if hired before January 2007.
- A minimum of one (1) year of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist.
- Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science* in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science with 5 or more years of on the job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (categorical or generalist certification required).
- Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program is preferred.
Additional requirements include:
- Rotating weekends as required.
- Holiday scheduling as required.
- On call availability as required and for emergency coverage on any shift.
We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.
